Digital Support Services: Cyber Security T-Level - Level 3

• 5 GCSEs’ including Maths and English at grade 4 or above.

Scottish equivalent

• 5 National 5s at grade C or above, including English and Maths/Applications of Maths

You will also be invited to meet our teaching team before starting the course to participate in a diagnostic assessment which will ensure the course is the right fit for you.

Upon successful completion of this, you will receive Pearson BTEC L3 T Level Technical Qualification in Digital Support Services: Cyber Security.

Core Content:

• Impact of digital technologies on business environments
• Ethical and moral considerations in digital technology
• Data management and analysis: Explore how to collect, store, and analyse data securely
• Digital environments (physical, virtual, and cloud)
• Legal and regulatory obligations related to digital technologies
• Privacy and confidentiality of personal data
• Technical, physical, and human aspects of internet security
• Planning and managing digital projects
• Software, hardware, and data testing methodologies
• Use of digital tools for project management and collaboration

Occupational Specialisms in Cyber Security:

• Introduction to cybersecurity principles
• Network security measures
• Ethical hacking and penetration testing
• Cybersecurity tools and technologies
• Protecting networks and data from cyber threats
• Analysis and problem resolution in cybersecurity contexts

Development of Maths, English and Digital Skills are embedded throughout the occupational specialism content.

You will be assessed through two externally set exams covering knowledge from the management and administration core components. One employer-set project from the core component and one year long external occupational specialism assessment that features a considerable practical element.

The course is taught through a wide range of methods which enable opportunities for learners to develop their knowledge skills and behaviours for success.

• Practical sessions
• Case studies
• Projects
• Lectures

Learners are continually assessed at points throughout the year via a range of assessment opportunities.

• External exams
• Written assignments
• Practical observations
• Employer-set projects

Learners will have the opportunity to engage with a range of enrichment activities including trips to universities, local businesses, and engage with employer guest lectures and projects.

There are a range of employers we work alongside to create opportunities for work placement. Industry Placement consists of 45 Days working in IT security, cyber security firms, or digital support services to apply your knowledge in a real-world setting.

English and maths and digital skills are embedded into the course to help students enhance their skills.

For example, English skills are developed through communication and presentation through writing of professional reports, emails and technical documentation, creating incident reports, security policies analysis of ethical issues and using clear and effective communication for different purposes.

Maths skills will be further developed through data analysis and encryption working with binary, hexadecimal and encryption algorithms. Statistical analysis using maths to interpret cyber-attack patterns and assess system vulnerabilities. Applying maths in coding, trouble shooting and cyber security simulations.

Upon successful completion of this course, you could progress to a university degree. You can earn up to 168 UCAS points with which you could access most university courses, you could also access higher level apprenticeship for example in Business admin, Accounting, HR, Quality, Management or employment within any organisation.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.